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MANHATTAN —&nbsp;Kansas State University will spend Nov. 7-9 visiting several county regions: Barton County, Ellis County, Norton County, Phillips County and Smith County.

The multi-day event across five counties is part of the second year of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/" target="_blank">regional community visits</a>&nbsp;across the state.&nbsp;Through the community visit initiative, K-State is engaging with people and communities across all 105 counties of Kansas.

The upcoming community visit to the five counties will include several days of activities to engage with, listen to and learn from Kansans in the&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;Norton,&nbsp;Phillipsburg&nbsp;and&nbsp;Smith Center&nbsp;regions.

K-State leaders and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/" target="_blank">Connected 'Cats students</a>&nbsp;will lead several events, including community conversations, recruitment activities and events to highlight university partnerships and K-State Research and Extension relationships.

The Connected 'Cats students for the Barton County and Ellis County portion of the visit include&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/jocelyn-rigler.html" target="_blank">Jocelyn Rigler</a>, sophomore in biology,&nbsp;Hays, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/rachel-sabesta.html" target="_blank">Rachel Sebesta</a>, junior in agricultural education and global food systems leadership,&nbsp;Wilson.

The Connected 'Cats students for the Phillips County, Norton County and Smith County portion of the visit include&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/kagan-keeten.html" target="_blank">Kagan Keeten</a>, senior in agribusiness,&nbsp;Glade, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/meg-keeten.html" target="_blank">Meg Keeten</a>, senior in communications sciences and disorders,&nbsp;Phillipsburg.

The keystone events include two community open forums: •&nbsp;5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St.,&nbsp;Great Bend People can RSVP for this community open forum at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.k-state.edu/barton-county" target="_blank">k-state.edu/barton-county.</a> •&nbsp;5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Bullseye Event Center, 118 S. Kansas Ave.,&nbsp;Norton People can RSVP for the community open forums at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.k-state.edu/norton-county" target="_blank">k-state.edu/norton-county.</a>

<a href="http://www.k-state.edu/norton-county" target="_blank"></a>Both community open forums are free and open to all Kansans: community members, leaders, families, current and future students, and parents. The events also will include free K-State Call Hall ice cream.

Other events throughout the multiday visit will occur in Hays, Phillipsburg and Smith Center and will focus on topics such as community development, water management and child care.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/schedule/barton-ellis-norton-phillips-smith-counties/" target="_blank">View a schedule with full details for the Nov. 7-9 community visit</a>.

"Through these community visits, we are engaging with people and communities across the state, which is a key piece of our K-State 105 initiative to build economic prosperity in Kansas," said Jessica Gnad, K-State 105 director. "We want to bring K-State 105 alive through valuable conversations that help build on our partnerships in these five counties."

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/" target="_blank">K-State community visit initiative</a>&nbsp;focuses on the people of Kansas and their communities. K-State is visiting multiple communities throughout the state to listen to and learn from the Kansans who live there.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/" target="_blank">Learn more about the community visit initiative</a>.

The community visits are an important part of the K-State 105 initiative, which is Kansas State University's answer to the call for a comprehensive economic growth and advancement solution for Kansas. The initiative leverages the statewide K-State Research and Extension network to deliver the full breadth of the university's collective knowledge and solution-driven innovation to every Kansan, right where they live and work. 

Additionally, K-State 105 forges the connections and partnerships that create access to additional expertise within other state institutions and agencies, nonprofits and corporations — all part of an effort to build additional capacities and strengths in each of the 105 counties in the state.

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 </figure>K-State News ServiceMANHATTAN —&nbsp;Kansas State University will spend Nov. 7-9 visiting several county regions: Barton County, Ellis County, Norton County, Phillips County and Smith County.The multi-day event across five counties is part of the second year of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/" target="_blank">regional community visits</a>&nbsp;across the state.&nbsp;Through the community visit initiative, K-State is engaging with people and communities across all 105 counties of Kansas.The upcoming community visit to the five counties will include several days of activities to engage with, listen to and learn from Kansans in the&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;Norton,&nbsp;Phillipsburg&nbsp;and&nbsp;Smith Center&nbsp;regions.K-State leaders and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/" target="_blank">Connected 'Cats students</a>&nbsp;will lead several events, including community conversations, recruitment activities and events to highlight university partnerships and K-State Research and Extension relationships.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697579881432.png" alt="Jocelyn Rigler,&nbsp;

sophomore in biology,&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;is a K-State Connected 'Cat student leader for the&nbsp;Barton County and Ellis County portion of the community visit series. Photo courtesy KSU" />
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sophomore in biology,&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;is a K-State Connected 'Cat student leader for the&nbsp;Barton County and Ellis County portion of the community visit series. Photo courtesy KSU</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697580062426.png" alt="Rachel Sebesta, junior in agricultural education and global food systems leadership,&nbsp;Wilson,&nbsp;is a K-State Connected 'Cat student leader for the&nbsp;Barton County and Ellis County portion of the community visit series. Photo courtesy KSU" />
 <figcaption>Rachel Sebesta, junior in agricultural education and global food systems leadership,&nbsp;Wilson,&nbsp;is a K-State Connected 'Cat student leader for the&nbsp;Barton County and Ellis County portion of the community visit series. Photo courtesy KSU</figcaption>
 </figure>The Connected 'Cats students for the Barton County and Ellis County portion of the visit include&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/jocelyn-rigler.html" target="_blank">Jocelyn Rigler</a>, sophomore in biology,&nbsp;Hays, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/rachel-sabesta.html" target="_blank">Rachel Sebesta</a>, junior in agricultural education and global food systems leadership,&nbsp;Wilson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697634642597.png" alt="&nbsp; Kagan Keeten,&nbsp;senior in agribusiness,&nbsp;Glade,&nbsp;is a K-State Connected 'Cat student leader for the&nbsp;Phillips County, Norton County and Smith County portion of the community visit series. Photo courtesy KSU" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp; Kagan Keeten,&nbsp;senior in agribusiness,&nbsp;Glade,&nbsp;is a K-State Connected 'Cat student leader for the&nbsp;Phillips County, Norton County and Smith County portion of the community visit series. Photo courtesy KSU</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697634749716.png" alt="Meg Keeten,&nbsp;senior in communications sciences and disorders,&nbsp;Phillipsburg,&nbsp;is a K-State Connected 'Cat student leader for the&nbsp;Phillips County, Norton County and Smith County portion of the community visit series. Photo courtesy KSU" />
 <figcaption>Meg Keeten,&nbsp;senior in communications sciences and disorders,&nbsp;Phillipsburg,&nbsp;is a K-State Connected 'Cat student leader for the&nbsp;Phillips County, Norton County and Smith County portion of the community visit series. Photo courtesy KSU</figcaption>
 </figure>The Connected 'Cats students for the Phillips County, Norton County and Smith County portion of the visit include&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/kagan-keeten.html" target="_blank">Kagan Keeten</a>, senior in agribusiness,&nbsp;Glade, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/meg-keeten.html" target="_blank">Meg Keeten</a>, senior in communications sciences and disorders,&nbsp;Phillipsburg.The keystone events include two community open forums: •&nbsp;5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St.,&nbsp;Great Bend People can RSVP for this community open forum at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.k-state.edu/barton-county" target="_blank">k-state.edu/barton-county.</a> •&nbsp;5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Bullseye Event Center, 118 S. Kansas Ave.,&nbsp;Norton People can RSVP for the community open forums at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.k-state.edu/norton-county" target="_blank">k-state.edu/norton-county.</a><a href="http://www.k-state.edu/norton-county" target="_blank"></a>Both community open forums are free and open to all Kansans: community members, leaders, families, current and future students, and parents. The events also will include free K-State Call Hall ice cream.Other events throughout the multiday visit will occur in Hays, Phillipsburg and Smith Center and will focus on topics such as community development, water management and child care.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/schedule/barton-ellis-norton-phillips-smith-counties/" target="_blank">View a schedule with full details for the Nov. 7-9 community visit</a>."Through these community visits, we are engaging with people and communities across the state, which is a key piece of our K-State 105 initiative to build economic prosperity in Kansas," said Jessica Gnad, K-State 105 director. "We want to bring K-State 105 alive through valuable conversations that help build on our partnerships in these five counties."The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/" target="_blank">K-State community visit initiative</a>&nbsp;focuses on the people of Kansas and their communities. K-State is visiting multiple communities throughout the state to listen to and learn from the Kansans who live there.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/" target="_blank">Learn more about the community visit initiative</a>.The community visits are an important part of the K-State 105 initiative, which is Kansas State University's answer to the call for a comprehensive economic growth and advancement solution for Kansas. The initiative leverages the statewide K-State Research and Extension network to deliver the full breadth of the university's collective knowledge and solution-driven innovation to every Kansan, right where they live and work. Additionally, K-State 105 forges the connections and partnerships that create access to additional expertise within other state institutions and agencies, nonprofits and corporations — all part of an effort to build additional capacities and strengths in each of the 105 counties in the state.

K-State travels to five area counties for regional community visits Nov. 7-9   

Fort Hays State University Science Café presents: “FHSU MakerVan and the Portable Planetarium.”

Experience the world around you in our portable and immersive planetarium. Check out the new FHSU MakerVan and the programs it offers.

Presenters: Dr. Paul Adams, Dean, College of Education, Professor of Physics and Anschutz,&nbsp;Professor of Education,&nbsp;NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, FHSU

Mr. GG Launchbaugh, Makerspace/MakerVan Coordinator, FHSU&nbsp;

November 13&nbsp; 7:00 p.m. in The Venue at Thirsty’s, 2704 Vine Street, Hays

Sponsored by Science and Mathematics Education Institute.

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FHSU Science Cafe presents portable planetarium Nov. 13 

TOPEKA&nbsp;– The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, began November 1 and remains in effect through March 31.

While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect, utility companies cannot disconnect a customer's service when the local temperatures are forecast to drop below 35 degrees within the following 48-hour period. The Kansas Corporation Commission, the agency that regulates public utilities in the state, implemented the rule in 1983 to prevent utility companies from disconnecting a customer's natural gas or electric service during periods of extreme cold.

The Cold Weather Rule also requires utility companies to offer a 12-month payment plan to allow consumers to maintain or re-establish service. Any residential customer with a past due balance will qualify for payment arrangements; however, it is the customer's responsibility to contact their gas or electric company to make those arrangements.

Payment plan terms to maintain or restore service require that customers agree to pay 1/12th of the total amount owed, 1/12th of the current bill, the full amount of any disconnection or reconnection fee, plus any applicable deposit to the utility. The remaining balance must be paid in equal payments over the next 11 months, in addition to the current monthly bill.

The Cold Weather Rule applies only to residential customers of electric and natural gas utility companies under the&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjkuNDgwODE4MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tjYy5rcy5nb3YvYWJvdXQtdXMvanVyaXNkaWN0aW9uP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.z4A6UmRSHOf4F-MQSb2kmUAFGU-s-5CLtnUeWAjEun8%2Fs%2F1510803189%2Fbr%2F115360877620-l%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;c=E%2C1%2CcH3tkufaUn9uixSUtKvg33XHSKYKtiyNfTaQVhE_vB-UpukIcB-6PizDCyjle2i8yYlZKkOx8duRExJ3lAKWYs6OlUp-fy-PqpqK3udO0Kllef6x&amp;typo=1&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">KCC's jurisdiction</a>, however many municipal utilities and cooperatives have similar winter weather policies.

Information about the Cold Weather Rule is available on the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmtjYy5rcy5nb3YvY29uc3VtZXItaW5mb3JtYXRpb24vY29sZC13ZWF0aGVyLXJ1bGU_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMTAzMC44NDgyODg2MSJ9.tbhbi1jnIKUZ9V33An66ftzDJffc6Obefla1c4g6SR4/s/2166754292/br/229515906980-l" target="_blank">Commission’s website</a>. Kansans may also contact their local utility company or the KCC's Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 800-662-0027 or 785-271-3140.

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 </figure>KCC TOPEKA&nbsp;– The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, began November 1 and remains in effect through March 31.While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect, utility companies cannot disconnect a customer's service when the local temperatures are forecast to drop below 35 degrees within the following 48-hour period. The Kansas Corporation Commission, the agency that regulates public utilities in the state, implemented the rule in 1983 to prevent utility companies from disconnecting a customer's natural gas or electric service during periods of extreme cold.The Cold Weather Rule also requires utility companies to offer a 12-month payment plan to allow consumers to maintain or re-establish service. Any residential customer with a past due balance will qualify for payment arrangements; however, it is the customer's responsibility to contact their gas or electric company to make those arrangements.Payment plan terms to maintain or restore service require that customers agree to pay 1/12th of the total amount owed, 1/12th of the current bill, the full amount of any disconnection or reconnection fee, plus any applicable deposit to the utility. The remaining balance must be paid in equal payments over the next 11 months, in addition to the current monthly bill.The Cold Weather Rule applies only to residential customers of electric and natural gas utility companies under the&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjkuNDgwODE4MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tjYy5rcy5nb3YvYWJvdXQtdXMvanVyaXNkaWN0aW9uP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.z4A6UmRSHOf4F-MQSb2kmUAFGU-s-5CLtnUeWAjEun8%2Fs%2F1510803189%2Fbr%2F115360877620-l%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;c=E%2C1%2CcH3tkufaUn9uixSUtKvg33XHSKYKtiyNfTaQVhE_vB-UpukIcB-6PizDCyjle2i8yYlZKkOx8duRExJ3lAKWYs6OlUp-fy-PqpqK3udO0Kllef6x&amp;typo=1&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">KCC's jurisdiction</a>, however many municipal utilities and cooperatives have similar winter weather policies.Information about the Cold Weather Rule is available on the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmtjYy5rcy5nb3YvY29uc3VtZXItaW5mb3JtYXRpb24vY29sZC13ZWF0aGVyLXJ1bGU_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMTAzMC44NDgyODg2MSJ9.tbhbi1jnIKUZ9V33An66ftzDJffc6Obefla1c4g6SR4/s/2166754292/br/229515906980-l" target="_blank">Commission’s website</a>. Kansans may also contact their local utility company or the KCC's Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 800-662-0027 or 785-271-3140.

Kansas Cold Weather Rule now in effect 

The Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge Division is
announcing that a guardrail repair project will be taking place in the 1900
block of Munjor Road.

The bridge will be restricted to one-lane traffic beginning
at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 2nd and Friday, November 3rd. The area will
be re-opened by 4:00 p.m. each day. Motorists traveling in the affected area
should use alternate routes of travel, if possible, until the project is
complete.

Ellis County Public WorksThe Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge Division is
announcing that a guardrail repair project will be taking place in the 1900
block of Munjor Road.The bridge will be restricted to one-lane traffic beginning
at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 2nd and Friday, November 3rd. The area will
be re-opened by 4:00 p.m. each day. Motorists traveling in the affected area
should use alternate routes of travel, if possible, until the project is
complete.

Munjor Road Guardrail Repair Project

In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 13-19, the Kansas Small Business Development Center at FHSU offers a full slate of professional development courses.

“We have so many training opportunities planned that we are spreading them over two weeks to celebrate and support entrepreneurs in Western Kansas,” said Laurie Pieper, assistant state director of SBCD Kansas.

Eight workshops, webinars, and hybrid events will be offered from Liberal to Salina and on the FHSU campus. Topics include international trade opportunities, trademarks and patents, government contracting, podcasting, and business startup planning.

A complete list of opportunities is below:

Monday, November 6, 2023, 10:00-11:30 AM, Garden City, KS, In-Person How to Start a Business: Steps to Take &amp; Resources for Help Registration Link:&nbsp;https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28119

Monday, November 6, 2023, 12:00-1:30 PM Garden City, KS, In-Person How to Write a Business Plan Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPnGFpwdLV4gNl3kTqunpf6A-3D-3Dd5jU_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLSnqvaU6O-2By4jLpSKceeOcjuv2BLF1afhR1b9LxEVht-2Bx0jgt7dC9eETtgMleAu8LHL-2BIAr2gV1yjQw4d7RjQY-2FvO8IZr-2Fjj35Ok1FFFbQHW-2BGYnuYXtYfrsqNqVM9yZtsS8tTpKH-2FQZ7XLwJu5FImZnL5iP0JYaJL8L0qWsI-2BTsZgit8YW51B-2FPCwrQ3n5DAA-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28120</a>

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 6:00-7:30 PM, Virtual Podcasting for Profit: Master the Art of Business Podcasting Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPzRbc6vOmo6Oi1Yx0BgD-2FPQ-3D-3DTYGG_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLT7n7k9DwXCGP35inI415Z5JqcoOz7GqmNd-2FlnRZcTi7mbqHKr1nAaFCNpeM3aUqw5oJLtSGxOal7cx43MdxnCoSgfFqoM-2BqvUNiRtObEEetn6FvA80fB7QhvLXbbT2yuqk2dFagl9N2a8ytb3ifP5-2BAWv26fhgytb-2F-2FYD5NSc-2FKrL-2B-2BJZtoFDwaifMITGjfaA-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28121</a>

Thursday, November 9, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Salina, KS, In-Person Government Contracting Workshop: Tips and Resources Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPuFHbzar2D-2FBTCey9-2BAjRaA-3D-3Ds9Me_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLS9w7nhMDaYzpycoQXd3n65LSebl93iZjoXC9NxHQ-2BYo-2BqkYQvfGiAGuuETcT93OfKunvQo2iV18JPQexUyrfGGXFr0J-2BMF2UhaKAj1V23MU3SXZ33umC-2FgBOiNgbRZiEQDMAoFYIsBpPttq-2B025nmWXuI6wbikfr-2F8tbiNZXbY-2Fq-2BQFRjzY2-2BY9td9SuQE3-2FQ-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28129</a>

Monday, November 13, 2023, 9:00-11:00 AM, Virtual Intro to QuickBooks Registration Link:&nbsp;https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28136

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 9:00-11:00 AM, Virtual International Trade Opportunities and Resources Webinar Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPJbEFaSw34NWEurvfoC5Hpw-3D-3DhY21_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLc1R8R6e4-2BM6QNvSNSVzWpA9fmaWNOelHcCYlO5ZzSufsmeIGi4ogO1tTjEtI3Jg8R-2FWxSBBa4OoSFicVchENW5rLYSvS-2FM54LYKH8Z-2BAsdeGNIm3DIe9ny4tk-2FE8mlKbOMI-2BAdHYu1Rzx9TLmgWG9TMMlnKgepPnTyo9Y-2Bmg5KyFgdgVVlcKeiSwOyYqyKQ4Q-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28130</a>

Friday, November 17, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Virtual and In-Person Trademark Essentials: What You Need to Protect Your Business Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPjELrjBYX42N-2BSbldOY5mcw-3D-3DEO6s_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLVkLqTjWlvpLQmqkdRu-2BykSr9JWizPDz5hYpXoZB-2FtP7tzkpZG3miOlriwiivZ-2FpGma7qzE5SN3yHDZDWOlCy5lj8QdyVfyvyoevRzPekejf-2FdS1LCJujCbvDEHkt-2BcCFdKRq63PkHIkuY2qYOkZ-2B0MDg539iqLmxwIvaXR5IOAZz1d8cQUD8O9A9O622D685g-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28123</a>

Friday, November 17, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Virtual How to work with U.S. Patent &amp; Trademark Office Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPaAoR8V1MdMZcuZDctvbbcw-3D-3DOtxD_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLd3VX7AyEl2fyEuknZYlxruFlRbF1UCNN6xQtM7EE7Kp37bEgHVoDiZMNTWIJDAyKitYPQWn-2FGGj2ovd8XsFsQyRpW6EnUUIDWCHaRRjNugZNDTIQJLfv7A9Av11dE-2BAp-2FKJHvrcgSTbafcnbcdi2X5jHv-2FrmTSimTeUAOQBM6iRfCGorfO5ahcYuRn2T1p77A-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28132</a>

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 </figure>FHSU University CommunicationsIn recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 13-19, the Kansas Small Business Development Center at FHSU offers a full slate of professional development courses.“We have so many training opportunities planned that we are spreading them over two weeks to celebrate and support entrepreneurs in Western Kansas,” said Laurie Pieper, assistant state director of SBCD Kansas.Eight workshops, webinars, and hybrid events will be offered from Liberal to Salina and on the FHSU campus. Topics include international trade opportunities, trademarks and patents, government contracting, podcasting, and business startup planning.A complete list of opportunities is below:Monday, November 6, 2023, 10:00-11:30 AM, Garden City, KS, In-Person How to Start a Business: Steps to Take &amp; Resources for Help Registration Link:&nbsp;https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28119Monday, November 6, 2023, 12:00-1:30 PM Garden City, KS, In-Person How to Write a Business Plan Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPnGFpwdLV4gNl3kTqunpf6A-3D-3Dd5jU_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLSnqvaU6O-2By4jLpSKceeOcjuv2BLF1afhR1b9LxEVht-2Bx0jgt7dC9eETtgMleAu8LHL-2BIAr2gV1yjQw4d7RjQY-2FvO8IZr-2Fjj35Ok1FFFbQHW-2BGYnuYXtYfrsqNqVM9yZtsS8tTpKH-2FQZ7XLwJu5FImZnL5iP0JYaJL8L0qWsI-2BTsZgit8YW51B-2FPCwrQ3n5DAA-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28120</a>Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 6:00-7:30 PM, Virtual Podcasting for Profit: Master the Art of Business Podcasting Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPzRbc6vOmo6Oi1Yx0BgD-2FPQ-3D-3DTYGG_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLT7n7k9DwXCGP35inI415Z5JqcoOz7GqmNd-2FlnRZcTi7mbqHKr1nAaFCNpeM3aUqw5oJLtSGxOal7cx43MdxnCoSgfFqoM-2BqvUNiRtObEEetn6FvA80fB7QhvLXbbT2yuqk2dFagl9N2a8ytb3ifP5-2BAWv26fhgytb-2F-2FYD5NSc-2FKrL-2B-2BJZtoFDwaifMITGjfaA-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28121</a>Thursday, November 9, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Salina, KS, In-Person Government Contracting Workshop: Tips and Resources Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPuFHbzar2D-2FBTCey9-2BAjRaA-3D-3Ds9Me_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLS9w7nhMDaYzpycoQXd3n65LSebl93iZjoXC9NxHQ-2BYo-2BqkYQvfGiAGuuETcT93OfKunvQo2iV18JPQexUyrfGGXFr0J-2BMF2UhaKAj1V23MU3SXZ33umC-2FgBOiNgbRZiEQDMAoFYIsBpPttq-2B025nmWXuI6wbikfr-2F8tbiNZXbY-2Fq-2BQFRjzY2-2BY9td9SuQE3-2FQ-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28129</a>Monday, November 13, 2023, 9:00-11:00 AM, Virtual Intro to QuickBooks Registration Link:&nbsp;https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28136Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 9:00-11:00 AM, Virtual International Trade Opportunities and Resources Webinar Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPJbEFaSw34NWEurvfoC5Hpw-3D-3DhY21_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLc1R8R6e4-2BM6QNvSNSVzWpA9fmaWNOelHcCYlO5ZzSufsmeIGi4ogO1tTjEtI3Jg8R-2FWxSBBa4OoSFicVchENW5rLYSvS-2FM54LYKH8Z-2BAsdeGNIm3DIe9ny4tk-2FE8mlKbOMI-2BAdHYu1Rzx9TLmgWG9TMMlnKgepPnTyo9Y-2Bmg5KyFgdgVVlcKeiSwOyYqyKQ4Q-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28130</a>Friday, November 17, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Virtual and In-Person Trademark Essentials: What You Need to Protect Your Business Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPjELrjBYX42N-2BSbldOY5mcw-3D-3DEO6s_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLVkLqTjWlvpLQmqkdRu-2BykSr9JWizPDz5hYpXoZB-2FtP7tzkpZG3miOlriwiivZ-2FpGma7qzE5SN3yHDZDWOlCy5lj8QdyVfyvyoevRzPekejf-2FdS1LCJujCbvDEHkt-2BcCFdKRq63PkHIkuY2qYOkZ-2B0MDg539iqLmxwIvaXR5IOAZz1d8cQUD8O9A9O622D685g-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28123</a>Friday, November 17, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Virtual How to work with U.S. Patent &amp; Trademark Office Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPaAoR8V1MdMZcuZDctvbbcw-3D-3DOtxD_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLd3VX7AyEl2fyEuknZYlxruFlRbF1UCNN6xQtM7EE7Kp37bEgHVoDiZMNTWIJDAyKitYPQWn-2FGGj2ovd8XsFsQyRpW6EnUUIDWCHaRRjNugZNDTIQJLfv7A9Av11dE-2BAp-2FKJHvrcgSTbafcnbcdi2X5jHv-2FrmTSimTeUAOQBM6iRfCGorfO5ahcYuRn2T1p77A-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28132</a>

Entrepreneurship courses offered by FHSU Small Business Development Center

PARADISE — Come to Paradise for the turkey dinner and bazaar on Saturday, November 11, which is the first day of pheasant hunting season.&nbsp; 

There will be bazaar vendor booths open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with home-baked foods and crafts.&nbsp; The dinner will be from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. that will include turkey and dressing with all of the trimmings, ham, pie and desserts.&nbsp; 

All this at the school auditorium on Main Street in Paradise.&nbsp;

The city of Paradise welcomes you and all hunters on Saturday, November 11.

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 </figure>SubmittedPARADISE — Come to Paradise for the turkey dinner and bazaar on Saturday, November 11, which is the first day of pheasant hunting season.&nbsp; There will be bazaar vendor booths open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with home-baked foods and crafts.&nbsp; The dinner will be from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. that will include turkey and dressing with all of the trimmings, ham, pie and desserts.&nbsp; All this at the school auditorium on Main Street in Paradise.&nbsp;The city of Paradise welcomes you and all hunters on Saturday, November 11.

Paradise turkey dinner and bazaar Nov. 11 welcomes hunters, public 

The free Ellis County Community Thanksgiving Feast is moving back to the Armory, 200 Main St., this year after several years in other locations.

Meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Day. Once again, the Ellis County Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring the event.

Reservations are required by Monday, Nov. 6., to&nbsp;<a href="https://signup.com/go/eCjbPxP" target="_blank">https://signup.com/go/eCjbPxP</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;to (785) 623-2800.

Catering the event this year will be&nbsp;The Union Catering Company, owned by Phil Kuhn of Hays. Kuhn said his firm is delighted to be part of this year’s feast. "Thanksgiving is a huge holiday centered around food, family, and friends. That is really what the food industry is about. What better way to show that, than being a part of this event?"&nbsp;

The menu will consist of turkey, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and a dinner roll. Cheryl Glassman, head of the ECMA organizing committee, said churches and individuals are being asked to provide desserts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Glassman said all dinners will be served at the armory with one exception: Take-out meals will go to housing units who have pre-arranged meals for their residents.

No free transportation will be provided to the event.

Glassman said the committee decided to return to a single large venue this year because “we want it to be a community-wide unifying event. Thanksgiving and the holidays in general can be a difficult time for some people, either due to financial constraints or living alone. This event is to promote togetherness and give those in need a spiritual or physical gift. It is in giving that we can truly be thankful.”

Macey Pfeifer, executive director for First Call to Help, said her organization is coordinating the efforts of volunteers who will be needed to help make the day run smoothly. Individuals may call the above number to volunteer. She said volunteers are needed the day of the event to help set up, serve, clean tables as diners leave, and clean up afterwards.

Free sacks of groceries will be available to those in attendance, said Ben Houchen, who is coordinating the efforts to collect the groceries, sort, and sack them prior to the event. There are no income requirements to receive the free groceries, he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;The sacks will be distributed as long as supplies last.

Houchen said volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food items at Walmart and at both Dillon’s Grocery stores from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. He said people may sign up to volunteer for an hour or more at a time.

Volunteers will be sorting and sacking the groceries from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 2900 Canal Blvd.

“We can have 10 volunteers at a time, with one-hour time slots, and people can sign up for as long as they would like,” Houchen said. &nbsp;

Those wishing to volunteer to collect, sort, and sack the groceries may text Houchen at (785) 259-2851 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:StMichaelsHaysKansas@gmail.com">StMichaelsHaysKansas@gmail.com</a>.

Those wishing to make a monetary contribution may send it to the Ellis County Ministerial Alliance, P.O. Box 173, Hays, KS 67601. Proceeds will benefit the ECMA Second Mile Fund. &nbsp;

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 </figure>ECMAThe free Ellis County Community Thanksgiving Feast is moving back to the Armory, 200 Main St., this year after several years in other locations.Meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Day. Once again, the Ellis County Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring the event.Reservations are required by Monday, Nov. 6., to&nbsp;<a href="https://signup.com/go/eCjbPxP" target="_blank">https://signup.com/go/eCjbPxP</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;to (785) 623-2800.Catering the event this year will be&nbsp;The Union Catering Company, owned by Phil Kuhn of Hays. Kuhn said his firm is delighted to be part of this year’s feast. "Thanksgiving is a huge holiday centered around food, family, and friends. That is really what the food industry is about. What better way to show that, than being a part of this event?"&nbsp;The menu will consist of turkey, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and a dinner roll. Cheryl Glassman, head of the ECMA organizing committee, said churches and individuals are being asked to provide desserts.&nbsp;&nbsp;Glassman said all dinners will be served at the armory with one exception: Take-out meals will go to housing units who have pre-arranged meals for their residents.No free transportation will be provided to the event.Glassman said the committee decided to return to a single large venue this year because “we want it to be a community-wide unifying event. Thanksgiving and the holidays in general can be a difficult time for some people, either due to financial constraints or living alone. This event is to promote togetherness and give those in need a spiritual or physical gift. It is in giving that we can truly be thankful.”Macey Pfeifer, executive director for First Call to Help, said her organization is coordinating the efforts of volunteers who will be needed to help make the day run smoothly. Individuals may call the above number to volunteer. She said volunteers are needed the day of the event to help set up, serve, clean tables as diners leave, and clean up afterwards.Free sacks of groceries will be available to those in attendance, said Ben Houchen, who is coordinating the efforts to collect the groceries, sort, and sack them prior to the event. There are no income requirements to receive the free groceries, he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;The sacks will be distributed as long as supplies last.Houchen said volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food items at Walmart and at both Dillon’s Grocery stores from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. He said people may sign up to volunteer for an hour or more at a time.Volunteers will be sorting and sacking the groceries from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 2900 Canal Blvd.“We can have 10 volunteers at a time, with one-hour time slots, and people can sign up for as long as they would like,” Houchen said. &nbsp;Those wishing to volunteer to collect, sort, and sack the groceries may text Houchen at (785) 259-2851 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:StMichaelsHaysKansas@gmail.com">StMichaelsHaysKansas@gmail.com</a>.Those wishing to make a monetary contribution may send it to the Ellis County Ministerial Alliance, P.O. Box 173, Hays, KS 67601. Proceeds will benefit the ECMA Second Mile Fund. &nbsp;

Ellis County Community Thanksgiving moves back to armory; reservations due Nov. 6

Breit Advanced Practice Clinic is pleased to announce they will be seeing patients on the first, second and fourth Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00&nbsp;<a href="http://p.m.at/">p.m. at</a>&nbsp;the Russell Regional Hospital Specialty Clinic.

Babe Breit is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with ANCC National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and specializes in advanced level foot care ranging from trimming difficult nails to more severe problems as a result of diabetes or other diseases.

Breit will come to your home or you can now see her at the Russell Regional Hospital Specialty Clinic on the first, second and fourth Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Call or text 785-656-6363 to make an appointment.

See more at&nbsp;<a href="http://breitclinic.com/">breitclinic.com</a>.

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 </figure>Breit Advanced Practice Clinic is pleased to announce they will be seeing patients on the first, second and fourth Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00&nbsp;<a href="http://p.m.at/">p.m. at</a>&nbsp;the Russell Regional Hospital Specialty Clinic.Babe Breit is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with ANCC National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and specializes in advanced level foot care ranging from trimming difficult nails to more severe problems as a result of diabetes or other diseases.Breit will come to your home or you can now see her at the Russell Regional Hospital Specialty Clinic on the first, second and fourth Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Call or text 785-656-6363 to make an appointment.See more at&nbsp;<a href="http://breitclinic.com/">breitclinic.com</a>.

Twist Out Cancer Yoga-Thon will benefit Cancer Council of Ellis County

The Hays Post will accept letters to the editor on the upcoming 2024 General Election until 5 p.m. today. Please send letters to hayspost@eaglemedia.com.

Letters&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;editor&nbsp;must be signed.&nbsp;

They must pertain&nbsp;to&nbsp;a local&nbsp;topic and be written by someone from&nbsp;the&nbsp;Hays Eagle Media coverage area.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The&nbsp;Hays Post reserves&nbsp;the&nbsp;right&nbsp;to&nbsp;reject&nbsp;letters.&nbsp;

Hays PostThe Hays Post will accept letters to the editor on the upcoming 2024 General Election until 5 p.m. today. Please send letters to hayspost@eaglemedia.com.<h2>Hays Post Letter to the Editor policy</h2>Letters&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;editor&nbsp;must be signed.&nbsp;They must be typed.&nbsp;They must pertain&nbsp;to&nbsp;a local&nbsp;topic and be written by someone from&nbsp;the&nbsp;Hays Eagle Media coverage area.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;Hays Post reserves&nbsp;the&nbsp;right&nbsp;to&nbsp;reject&nbsp;letters.&nbsp;

Election Letter to the Editor deadline today

On this Halloween day, as the spirits roam freely and the pumpkins glow eerily, the Wild West Festival in Hays unveils its spellbinding plan for the Fourth of July weekend, promising a bewitching and spine-tingling experience that will draw attendees from across the region.

In a land where tumbleweeds meet twangy guitars, and stars shine as bright as fireflies, the Wild West Festival has always been a jewel in Western Kansas's summer crown.

This year, the festival will be a ghoulishly good time with a diverse lineup that will have cowboys and cowgirls, rockers and country folk find another good time under the Kansas stars.

Opener: Paramount HEADLINER: NATE SMITH

The festival kicks off on July 3, where the electric tunes of Paramount will set the stage for a captivating headlining performance by&nbsp;NATE SMITH, casting a musical enchantment that'll linger long after the stars fade.

Opener: Savannah Chestnut HEADLINER: SAWYER BROWN – 40th Anniversary Tour

On July 5, the Wild West Festival will turn into an enchanting realm as Savannah Chestnut's melodies lead the way. To commemorate their 40th Anniversary,&nbsp;SAWYER BROWN&nbsp;will perform a musical séance that promises to be an experience more than just a treat – it's a time-traveling journey through four decades of music.

Opener: Sunset Sinners HEADLINER: QUIET RIOT

As the festival crescendos into its climax on July 6, Sunset Sinners will ignite the atmosphere, creating a gateway for the legendary&nbsp;QUIET RIOT. Their headlining performance will electrify your soul, making it a night to remember for all eternity.

"We're thrilled to bring this diverse and electrifying lineup to Hays, Kansas,” said event coordinator Sandi Maier. “It's going to be a memorable Fourth of July weekend, and we can't wait to share this experience with the community and visitors from all around the region."

With the early announcement of this year’s lineup, the non-profit group behind the Wild West Festival, the all-volunteer Wild West Festival Committee, hopes to secure additional help for this year’s event and into the future.

"This festival has always been a labor of love, but we need more volunteers to join us to ensure its continued success,” said Wild West Festival Committee president Jeff Ridgeway. “We are calling on the community to support this event and keep the tradition alive."

Rising costs for entertainment and feedback from previous years have also left the committee searching for new ways to invigorate the decades-long tradition. One major piece of feedback from the community has been heard loud and clear.

"We've been tirelessly searching for a carnival to be part of the event, as it has been in the past, but unfortunately, we have found no options available,” said vice-president Tim Cossaart. “Rest assured, we are committed to creating a sustainable and exciting event for western Kansas and are exploring changes for future festivals. Stay tuned for future updates."

The Wild West Festival committee continues to work diligently to ensure this event remains a cornerstone of western Kansas's summer calendar. To learn more about joining the Wild West Festival committee, contact any committee member or Maier via phone at 785-639-3365 or email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:contact@wildestfestival.com" target="_blank">contact@wildestfestival.com</a>.

For more information about the festival, visit their website,&nbsp;<a href="https://wildwestfestival.com/" target="_blank">wildwestfestival.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildwestfestival/" target="_blank">Facebook.</a>

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 </figure>SubmittedOn this Halloween day, as the spirits roam freely and the pumpkins glow eerily, the Wild West Festival in Hays unveils its spellbinding plan for the Fourth of July weekend, promising a bewitching and spine-tingling experience that will draw attendees from across the region.In a land where tumbleweeds meet twangy guitars, and stars shine as bright as fireflies, the Wild West Festival has always been a jewel in Western Kansas's summer crown.This year, the festival will be a ghoulishly good time with a diverse lineup that will have cowboys and cowgirls, rockers and country folk find another good time under the Kansas stars.Wednesday, July 3Opener: Paramount HEADLINER: NATE SMITHThe festival kicks off on July 3, where the electric tunes of Paramount will set the stage for a captivating headlining performance by&nbsp;NATE SMITH, casting a musical enchantment that'll linger long after the stars fade.Friday, July 5Opener: Savannah Chestnut HEADLINER: SAWYER BROWN – 40th Anniversary TourOn July 5, the Wild West Festival will turn into an enchanting realm as Savannah Chestnut's melodies lead the way. To commemorate their 40th Anniversary,&nbsp;SAWYER BROWN&nbsp;will perform a musical séance that promises to be an experience more than just a treat – it's a time-traveling journey through four decades of music.Saturday, July 6Opener: Sunset Sinners HEADLINER: QUIET RIOTAs the festival crescendos into its climax on July 6, Sunset Sinners will ignite the atmosphere, creating a gateway for the legendary&nbsp;QUIET RIOT. Their headlining performance will electrify your soul, making it a night to remember for all eternity."We're thrilled to bring this diverse and electrifying lineup to Hays, Kansas,” said event coordinator Sandi Maier. “It's going to be a memorable Fourth of July weekend, and we can't wait to share this experience with the community and visitors from all around the region."With the early announcement of this year’s lineup, the non-profit group behind the Wild West Festival, the all-volunteer Wild West Festival Committee, hopes to secure additional help for this year’s event and into the future."This festival has always been a labor of love, but we need more volunteers to join us to ensure its continued success,” said Wild West Festival Committee president Jeff Ridgeway. “We are calling on the community to support this event and keep the tradition alive."Rising costs for entertainment and feedback from previous years have also left the committee searching for new ways to invigorate the decades-long tradition. One major piece of feedback from the community has been heard loud and clear."We've been tirelessly searching for a carnival to be part of the event, as it has been in the past, but unfortunately, we have found no options available,” said vice-president Tim Cossaart. “Rest assured, we are committed to creating a sustainable and exciting event for western Kansas and are exploring changes for future festivals. Stay tuned for future updates."The Wild West Festival committee continues to work diligently to ensure this event remains a cornerstone of western Kansas's summer calendar. To learn more about joining the Wild West Festival committee, contact any committee member or Maier via phone at 785-639-3365 or email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:contact@wildestfestival.com" target="_blank">contact@wildestfestival.com</a>.For more information about the festival, visit their website,&nbsp;<a href="https://wildwestfestival.com/" target="_blank">wildwestfestival.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildwestfestival/" target="_blank">Facebook.</a>

Wild West Festival announces concerts for Fourth of July weekend 2024 in Hays

WaKeeney Church of God junior and senior high school students have the opportunity to go to international youth convention next summer in Orlando, Florida.

We are hosting a hunters breakfast fundraiser Nov. 11 with free will donations.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SubmittedWaKeeney Church of God junior and senior high school students have the opportunity to go to international youth convention next summer in Orlando, Florida.We are hosting a hunters breakfast fundraiser Nov. 11 with free will donations.&nbsp;

WaKeeney Church of God youth to host Hunters Breakfast fundraiser Nov. 11

OSBORNE — The public is invited to attend an informative program Wed., Nov. 7, 7 p.m., regarding human trafficking at the St. Aloysius Parish Center,  219 N. Elm St., Osborne.

Presented by Sister Margaret Nacke, CSJ, founder of the U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Trafficking.&nbsp;

There will be soup and desserts served at 6:30 p.m.

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 </figure>SubmittedOSBORNE — The public is invited to attend an informative program Wed., Nov. 7, 7 p.m., regarding human trafficking at the St. Aloysius Parish Center, 219 N. Elm St., Osborne.Presented by Sister Margaret Nacke, CSJ, founder of the U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Trafficking.&nbsp;There will be soup and desserts served at 6:30 p.m.

Osborne to host human trafficking information program Nov. 7

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Imagine Ellis County 'Fall in Ellis Co.' contest underway

Ellis County The Ellis County Environmental Services office is announcing that the Construction &amp; Demolition pit at the landfill is open for dumping. The dirt pile will remain closed.

Municipal Waste will remain open. The gates will close at 4:45 p.m., and no dumping will be allowed after that time.

Please direct any questions to the Ellis County Landfill at 785-628-9460. We appreciate your cooperation. 

Ellis County The Ellis County Environmental Services office is announcing that the Construction &amp; Demolition pit at the landfill is open for dumping. The dirt pile will remain closed.Municipal Waste will remain open. The gates will close at 4:45 p.m., and no dumping will be allowed after that time.Please direct any questions to the Ellis County Landfill at 785-628-9460. We appreciate your cooperation.

Dirt pile at Ellis County landfill closed today because of weather

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Community events in Osborne County during November

DORRANCE&nbsp; —The Dorrance American Legion will host a benefit steak feed, Saturday, Nov. 11 at 6: 30 p.m. Social hours starts at 5:30 p.m.

Menu includes 12 or 6-ounce ribeye steak with baked potato, corn, green beans, tea or water, and a big selection of desserts to be served.

Proceeds will benefit the Dorrance American Legion.

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 </figure>SubmittedDORRANCE&nbsp; —The Dorrance American Legion will host a benefit steak feed, Saturday, Nov. 11 at 6: 30 p.m. Social hours starts at 5:30 p.m.Menu includes 12 or 6-ounce ribeye steak with baked potato, corn, green beans, tea or water, and a big selection of desserts to be served.Cold beer and mixed drinks available.Proceeds will benefit the Dorrance American Legion.

Dorrance American Legion benefit steak feed Nov. 11

Breit Advanced Practice Clinic is pleased to announce they will be seeing patients on the first, second and fourth Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at&nbsp;the Russell Regional Hospital Specialty Clinic.

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 </figure>SubmittedBreit Advanced Practice Clinic is pleased to announce they will be seeing patients on the first, second and fourth Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at&nbsp;the Russell Regional Hospital Specialty Clinic.Babe Breit is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with ANCC National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and specializes in advanced level foot care ranging from trimming difficult nails to more severe problems as a result of diabetes or other diseases.Breit will come to your home or you can now see her at the Russell Regional Hospital Specialty Clinic on the first, second and fourth Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Call or text 785-656-6363 to make an appointment.See more at&nbsp;<a href="http://breitclinic.com/">breitclinic.com</a>.

Hays VFW Post 9076 to honor veterans Nov. 11; public invited

51st annual Peddlers' Fair Nov. 3 at Hays First United Methodist Church

Friends of the Hays Library book sale set for Friday, Saturday

Toy drive for Ellis County children with St. Francis Ministries underway

Twenty years and some 4,000 shows into his career, the name Wade Bowen has become synonymous with Texas country music – &amp; for good reason.

“I will carry that flag proudly,” Bowen says of his Red-Dirt distinction. “But I’ve always said I’m not a ‘Texas artist,’ I’m an artist from Texas, &amp; I think there’s a difference.”

Seen as one of the genre’s finest &amp; most authentic modern voices, Bowen’s approach stays rooted in tradition, but also stands on the creative cutting edge. His focus remains on writing unique songs with a literary quality, &amp; shifting his sonic territory to match his life.

Wielding a knack for direct, poetic songwriting that never panders, Bowen matches his gravel-road growl to an organic sound spanning the whole of Texas, tapping both country &amp; rock influences. A dozen albums have shown his sonic diversity – including six studio sets, two live collections, a gospel album, &amp; an ongoing series of buddy-country hits with fellow Texan, Randy Rogers.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m. at the <a href="https://www.travelks.com/event/wade-bowen-with-will-stalling-%26-the-divided-%2B-will-carter/30525/">Fox Theatre</a>, 1202 Main, Hays.

Call 785-498-8621 for more info.&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fo%2Fthe-fox-theatre-32076173407%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR39IPPLvNYoi-wi5j5K5XE_oeApsASjbE2jiAgbJJSur1b9C4CSM-nOoDU&amp;h=AT1xSxRqIxTk_TbqHXb-wzhiIJWzc0p8CE5sfCUigj6obpy2ZXzkxAkdl0ylmZzNzWmOy3ubxcSJO-n6vh" target="_blank">Tickets available here.</a>

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 </figure>SubmittedTwenty years and some 4,000 shows into his career, the name Wade Bowen has become synonymous with Texas country music – &amp; for good reason.“I will carry that flag proudly,” Bowen says of his Red-Dirt distinction. “But I’ve always said I’m not a ‘Texas artist,’ I’m an artist from Texas, &amp; I think there’s a difference.”Seen as one of the genre’s finest &amp; most authentic modern voices, Bowen’s approach stays rooted in tradition, but also stands on the creative cutting edge. His focus remains on writing unique songs with a literary quality, &amp; shifting his sonic territory to match his life.Wielding a knack for direct, poetic songwriting that never panders, Bowen matches his gravel-road growl to an organic sound spanning the whole of Texas, tapping both country &amp; rock influences. A dozen albums have shown his sonic diversity – including six studio sets, two live collections, a gospel album, &amp; an ongoing series of buddy-country hits with fellow Texan, Randy Rogers.Doors open at 7:00 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m. at the <a href="https://www.travelks.com/event/wade-bowen-with-will-stalling-%26-the-divided-%2B-will-carter/30525/">Fox Theatre</a>, 1202 Main, Hays.Call 785-498-8621 for more info.&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fo%2Fthe-fox-theatre-32076173407%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR39IPPLvNYoi-wi5j5K5XE_oeApsASjbE2jiAgbJJSur1b9C4CSM-nOoDU&amp;h=AT1xSxRqIxTk_TbqHXb-wzhiIJWzc0p8CE5sfCUigj6obpy2ZXzkxAkdl0ylmZzNzWmOy3ubxcSJO-n6vh" target="_blank">Tickets available here.</a>**Must be 18+ to attend

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